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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Skaneateles, NY
  • Place, Skaneateles Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Anyela's Vineyards
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Syracuse University
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Syracuse, NY (SYR-Hancock Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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Finger Lakes Lodging
Skaneateles
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 395 reviews
The price is AU$237
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Finger Lakes Lodging

About the area

Skaneateles

When you stay at this cottage in Skaneateles, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Skaneateles Lake and Anyela's Vineyards. .This family-friendly cottage is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Shotwell Memorial Park and 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Clift Park.
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What's nearby

  • Skaneateles Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Anyela's Vineyards - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • New York State Fairgrounds - 35 min drive - 43.2 km
  • Syracuse University - 36 min drive - 47.6 km
  • Cornell University - 51 min drive - 74.8 km

Getting around

  • New York State Fair Station - 31 min drive
  • Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Doug's Fish Fry - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Milkhouse - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Elephant and The Dove - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Vermont Green Mountain Speciality Co - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Patisserie - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lakefront property close to town. Spectacular views and location.

Sliders open onto an expansive deck. Incredible views.'perfect weekend', 'idyllic', 'romantic',' serene', 'beautiful setting',' "2nd trip better then the first'. These are all comments taken directly from the guest book. Our cottage is located on a very quiet and private area on Skaneateles Lake yet close to town. Excellent trout and bass fishing from the lakefront. Enjoy a glass of Finger Lakes wine down on the waterfront deck or on the deck wrapping three sides of the cottage. Shale beach-easy access for children. Enjoy swimming and boating on one of the cleanest lakes in the world. Two queen bedrooms, sleeping loft w/2 twins and queen bed and queen sleeper. New shower in bathroom. Walkout basement with TV and ping pong. Seasonal fixed dock. 2 kayaks and canoe . Watch the hills across the lake light up as the sun sets. Great location on the Lake. 4 miles to Village, one mile to Winery or Marina.

Keywords: Lakefront, Fishing, Swimming, Boating, Beach, Dock, Winery, Close to town
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
This smoke-free cottage features a stereo, books, and a playground. Amenities and recreational activities include games, table tennis, and snorkeling nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Lake Edge spectacular Location 3 Bedrooms waterfront private

Lakefront property close to town. Spectacular views and location. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maureen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful vacation spot

We had a great week! The house is wonderful. Very very clean and we really appreciated the thoughtful layout and impressive use of space. It was perfect for our family! The driveway down to the house is steep (as noted in the description)with switchbacks but once you’ve navigated it, it is not a problem. Great location - close to town.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

My husband and I had a wonderful stay. The house is clean and was fully stocked with all of the essentials. The owner communicated with us well in the beginning and throughout the week. The neighbors are friendly and helpful. Thank you for a great stay, we are looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

lance b.

Liked: Cleanliness

House is great; shoreline needs work

The ride down winds a bit and is steep. Recommend AWD/4x4 to make it easier. The house is great and the view of the lake is very tranquil! The dock is too shallow to allow for safe jumping/diving in the water (even in July) and it is very hard to dock a boat to pick up people. Dock is also wobbly so a bit hard to have more than 2 people on it at a time. The diving platform in the lake is gone due to a storm. Overall really liked the house and had a great time. If the dock was lengthened and improved, this would be the best rental on the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bam A., Wilmington, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet, restful escape

"Lake Edge" is perched on a steep hillside about 50' over it's private beach. All 43 of the wooden steps to the water were strong and secure as we're the railings. Two scary switchbacks on the lane to the cottage we're really not as difficult as they appeared. The cottage is secluded. Adjacent neighbors were invisible through the trees, though we could hear soft voices. Perfect privacy in which to relax and unwind. The cottage is newly decorated with flat screen TVs everywhere. Great Wi-Fi. Very comfortable and functional. Great deck with a view across the lake. Best two-week vacation yet!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and Peaceful!

This property was just what our family needed to relax and enjoy the beauty of Skaneateles. The home's deck had the most beautiful lake view in the mornings. The home was fully stocked with anything you might need. We enjoyed the access to the lake for swimming and rented a pontoon boat for a couple days. As others have mentioned, the driveway down to the house took some practice but we were all pros by the end of the week. The Owner was very responsive to any questions we had. A magical place and one we'd love to come back to!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Tom F.

Beautiful Location

Cottage is nice with lots of room and a great deck. Beautiful views of the lake and a wonderful dock. The cottage is well equipped to help people enjoy their stay. The owner is easy to work with and very responsive. We enjoyed are stay with our children and young grandchildren.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terry B., Weymouth, Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness

Columbus Day weekend

Very nice weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Family Lake Getaway

We loved our week at Lake Edge. The house was cozy, clean, and a perfectly decorated lake house. The stone beach was perfect for our two kids to spend their days. The layout of the house is perfect for a young family, the loft provides a great space for the kids to spend their indoor time and gives the adults room to hang in the kitchen and living area. We'd come again in a heartbeat.

8/10 Good

Nate M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great summertime visit to Central NY

Nice, tidy, comfortable lakeside lodging with working AC (big bonus) and a great deck overlooking Skaneateles Lake. A series of wooden steps leads to a secluded rocky beach with fire pit and serviceable dock. Throw a tube jig off the dock at twilight and you might catch a nice smallmouth bass (we did). Be prepared for a steep, paved driveway that looks intimidating but is very manageable; we visited in a full-size pickup and had no trouble. Craig was great to work with and very accommodating. All in all we had an outstanding visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Shady retreat

Great Lake-front home. Perfect for families. The shaded location kept as cool all day with very little need for the AC. Friendly neighbors. Close to town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

David L., Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness

Great relaxing and beautiful spot.

The other reviews are spot on. Pics are extremely accurate. We had a great week of pure family time and it was awesome. Rent a pontoon at the marina and get out on the glorious lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Drew S., Wakefield, RI

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Place to Get Together

This was our first time vacationing with a group of friends in the Finger Lakes region. We would definitely recommend Lake Edge to any small group of friends or family vacation in the Skaneatles area. The house was perfectly located on right on Lake Skaneatles, close enough to get to town and around the area, but also secluded. We swam in the lake everyday, fished, biked, jogged, hiked, kayaked, canoed, played games, wine tastings and brewery tours - everything we set out to do on vacation and more. The windiness and steepness of the driveway to the house is intimidating at first, but after the week we were masters.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

carol b.

Super!

We really enjoyed our stay. The house is beautifully situated - just as the picture suggests - facing east over the lake. Everything in the house was ship shape when we arrived. We never did learn how to work the upstairs TV, but we did not want to watch it anyway. The driveway really is steep, as are the stairs to the lake - the car got used to the driveway - I thought of the steps as good exercise! Really lovely place.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Beautiful Lake View

Great owner ! Home is 1 mile from marina and 4 miles to town . The property is very clean and well maintained/equipped. We didnt want to leave but cant wait to come back !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jen R.

wonderful house with gorgeous views

We were in town for a wedding and decided to stay here rather than in a hotel... and I'm so happy we did! We had never been to the finger lakes region and Lake Skaneateles took our breath away -- so clean and so beautiful! In between all of the weekend wedding events, we were able to read a good book on the balcony, sit on the beach or the dock while enjoying a good beverage. The house was perfectly stocked with everything you need, private, very clean and decorated very tastefully. Our parents who are in their early 70's did just fine with the stairs. The driveway scared my mom a bit at first because you are definitely on a slope, but my husband and dad found it to be a good challenge! -- it's SO worth it for the gorgeous lakefront location! We are already talking about when we will return. We'd love to have more time to spend on the water, have a campfire, go hiking in the area (maybe finally beat my husband in ping ping) or just relax!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anita C.

Wonderful Weekend for Syracuse Graduation

Spent a long weekend here to avoid Syracuse University graduation crowds. Our only regret is that we couldn't spend more time at this lovely house! The setting would be perfect to write that "great novel"-- since it's so peaceful. Owner was available immediately by text when we had questions, which was very helpful. (Only caution is the steep driveway, which is the tradeoff for lakefront views.)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maureen A.

Relaxing week away!

We had a fabulous week relaxing on this pristine lake! The house had every needed detail and felt like you were at the place you would have if you could! We enjoyed kayaking and reading by the lake, as well as the deck that overlooked the lake (we especially enjoyed the rocking chair out there!). The driveway is steep but was no problem for our experienced drivers! We loved feeling like we were away from it all, but being so close to Skaneateles to check out the restaurants, and stopping at the vineyard across the road that was recommended to us. We enjoyed the lake most, but came with family that spent time going through the many museums and hiking areas around there. We didn't realize what a beautiful part of the country that is!